Week of Events
Monday, February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026Morgan Davis
Morgan Davis
Morgan Davis is a Canadian blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born and spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, before relocating to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2001. His song "Why'd You Lie" was a hit for Colin James and featured on James' 1988 debut album.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026Jazz Night
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February 17, 2026Leo Cox Trio
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February 17, 2026Mardi Gras at The Local
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February 17, 2026Garrett Mason
Jazz Night
Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. ... Read more
Leo Cox Trio
Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 ... Read more
Mardi Gras at The Local
Come celebrate MARDI GRAS, February 17th at The Local! Going to be a big ol' party with The North End Brass Band, playing all the NOLA classics to get you grooving. Wave Foods will be serving up a special menu, and tasty drink specials at the bar! North End Brass Band features Andrew Jackson , ... Read more
Garrett Mason
Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age; being surrounded by music blues music, Garrett’s favorite tapes at 3 years old were Canned Heat ... Read more
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
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February 18, 2026Jazz Night @ The Local
Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. ... Read more
Jazz Night @ The Local
Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026Big Easy Fridays!
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February 20, 2026Caito Macdonald Trio
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February 20, 2026The Mellotones
Big Easy Fridays!
Sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse More events all week on Bearly's website
Caito Macdonald Trio
Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito's musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito's trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band 'Under the Bus'.
The Mellotones
For over two decades, The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026Rankin’s Winter Warmers
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February 21, 2026Paquette & Cowan
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February 21, 2026Ty Messick & Friends
Rankin’s Winter Warmers
Winter is long, but it doesn't have to feel that way… Rankin MacInnis is a Maritime musician with a unique kind of show. Saturday afternoons in Halifax have become synonymous with “Rankin’s Winter Warmers” at The Marquee. From January to March, MacInnis makes the trip from Mabou, Cape Breton, to Halifax to host what has ... Read more
Paquette & Cowan
Flutist Christian Paquette and guitarist Steve Cowan present a wonderful program that spans a wide range of musical styles, blending classical, contemporary, and folk traditions. Paquette and Cowan bring intensity and emotion to pieces by composer Alexander Golijev, Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu, Nova Scotian composer Derek Charke, and Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. As well as ... Read more
Ty Messick & Friends
One of our most under-rated songwriters and performers, Ty Messick, with friends including Pictou County singing legend Virgil Muir, will return to The Carleton for their first show of 2026 on Saturday, January 24th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $10 + HST. Their sets will include Ty’s original music from his ... Read more
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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February 22, 2026John Chiasson Trio
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February 22, 2026Stories Behind the Music: Live Edition
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February 22, 2026All Saints Cathedral Choir
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February 22, 2026The Burning Hell
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February 22, 2026Sunday night blues jam
John Chiasson Trio
Fretless 5 String Bass and Vocal - John Chiasson Piano - Dave Staples Percussion - Charlie Cooley
Stories Behind the Music: Live Edition
There is a human life behind every piece of art. Stories Behind the Music is a curated listening and concert series created by cellist and educator Anna Shabalina. The project explores classical music not only as sound, but as a living story — shaped by real people, their friendships, struggles, and the world they lived ... Read more
All Saints Cathedral Choir
The 'Sundays at Four' Music Series returns to the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax September 28 at 4 p.m! Join us for a new season of inspiring choral music, offered freely to the public every Sunday afternoon. Sunday's service is a Choral Evensong for the Eve of St Michael and All Angels, sung by ... Read more
The Burning Hell
The Burning Hell is the ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt, often including additional collaborators. Their narrative-driven songs are packed with an abundance of literary, historical, and pop-cultural subjects, incorporating a frequent fixation on apocalypse and ruin into work that celebrates participation in a mutually created, ever surprising, and even ... Read more
Sunday night blues jam
Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band.